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Toddlertime

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

child with legos

Building Blocks Club

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

Cellist Zuill Bailey

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Grammy Award winning cellist and artistic director Zuill Bailey will lead an unforgettable engagement at the library to inspire love and appreciation of classical music in all...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Grammy Award winning cellist and artistic director Zuill Bailey will lead an unforgettable engagement at the library to inspire love and appreciation of classical music in all of us. 

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

One Stitch at a Time

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and in...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and instructor-led lessons will be available to absolute beginners. 

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Blue background with three wombats surrounding an orange and pink sign that says "Work it out @ Your Library"

Work it Out @ Your Library

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Family
Event Details:

Work it Out @ Your Library is a computational thinking preschool program series for kids and families based on the PBS kids show Work it Out with the Wombats. During this...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Educational, STEAM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Work it Out @ Your Library is a computational thinking preschool program series for kids and families based on the PBS kids show Work it Out with the Wombats.

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Make Way for Books logo

Story School with Make Way for Books

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Family
Event Details:

Story School is a bilingual, two-generation program where children and parents learn together twice a week for 11 sessions. Children are immersed in books and literacy activit...

Required
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Educational, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Story School is a bilingual, two-generation program where children and parents learn together twice a week for 11 sessions.

Teacher at blackboard, writing out math equations.

Math Tutoring for Teens

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 3 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens. Bring...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 3 (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

Colorful Paper Dragon Craft

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Celebrate Chinese New Year by enjoying an easy and colorful craft with us.  We will create our own paper dragons. Ages 5-8.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Celebrate Chinese New Year by enjoying an easy and colorful craft with us.  We will create our own paper dragons. Ages 5-8.

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Two teenage girls and two teenage boys playing video games together.

Gaming - Tweens

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

 Join in the fun! Bring your friends and find out who is the ultimate Super Smash Bros. champion!Tweens ages 8-12.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

 Join in the fun! Bring your friends and find out who is the ultimate Super Smash Bros. champion!

Tweens ages 8-12.

Stacks of books

Cheer Readers Book Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. This group meets offsite on the last Tuesday of each month.This month we will read The Rent Collector by Camr...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. This group meets offsite on the last Tuesday of each month.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Intro to Glowforge

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Glowforge (TS@DR) at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to create designs for the Glowforge and how to operate it by creating your own acrylic snowflake.

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: Glowforge (TS@DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn how to create designs for the Glowforge and how to operate it by creating your own acrylic snowflake.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

Morning Crafts

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Discover your creative side every Wednesday. Explore new and easy projects with other crafters. Let's make something beautiful!

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Discover your creative side every Wednesday. Explore new and easy projects with other crafters. Let's make something beautiful!

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

Computer Skills Training

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Work at your own pace with Northstar's Digital Literacy program to build your tech knowledge in areas such as email, Microsoft Word, social media, and using the internet. We can cr...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Event Details:

Work at your own pace with Northstar's Digital Literacy program to build your tech knowledge in areas such as email, Microsoft Word, social media, and using the internet.

Blue background with frogs on lily pads, with Growing Words title.

Growing Words Into Readers, One Word at a Time

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational, Games, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Calling all beginning readers! Come play simple card and board games with us to become more confident with your sight words while having fun and making new friends. Ages 5-9. ...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Educational, Games, Mesa Reads
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Calling all beginning readers! Come play simple card and board games with us to become more confident with your sight words while having fun and making new friends. Ages 5-9.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Reference
Age Group:
Adult
The HOTspot Digital Help Desk:

Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assi...

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Reference

Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.

Teen Time: Intro to Glowforge

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glowforge (TS@DR) at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn how to create designs for the Glowforge and how to operate it by creating your own acrylic snowflake.

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: Glowforge (TS@DR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn how to create designs for the Glowforge and how to operate it by creating your own acrylic snowflake.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

Small Business Series - Your Path to Success With a Business Model Canvas

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Not every business needs a business plan, but every business needs a business model. This workshop provides a tool and the process for defining a model that reflects the key buildi...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Not every business needs a business plan, but every business needs a business model. This workshop provides a tool and the process for defining a model that reflects the key building blocks of your business.